COPPER COUNTRY — Superior Health Foundation and Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announced a $20,000 collaborative Food Pantry Grant. Each organization is contributing $10,000 to be distributed amongst seven food pantries across the Copper Country. "This is a great collaboration ...

MARQUETTE — The holidays are a time of giving and joy but they can also be a time when scammers try to take advantage of others. Scammers can target all age groups, but older adults are often at higher risk. The Michigan State Police is sharing tips to help residents avoid holiday ...

ESCANABA — No injuries were reported in a house fire early Wednesday that caused heavy damage to a home on Escanaba's south side. Dispatched at about 3:55 a.m., Escanaba Department of Public Safety found fire had engulfed the back of the house, according to a news release from Escanaba Public ...

HOUGHTON COUNTY — The severe storm that swept through the Upper Peninsula Wednesday, lingering into Thursday morning, left thousands of homes and businesses in the western U.P. without power. Early Thursday morning, the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) published a release saying nearly ...

HOUGHTON — As predicted, winter weather struck the Copper Country just before the Thanksgiving holiday. The snow began in earnest just before midnight Tuesday dropping up to six inches in some locations. Winds gusting in excess of 40 mph were reported. The heavy snow, coupled with the high ...

CALUMET — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties are working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events. The purpose is to raise food donations for local food pantries. The drive started ...